Herbert Hoover actually said...

"The increased Army expenditures are due to the aviation program and to rebuilding quarters."

"The increased naval expenditure is due to the expanded aviation, the new cruiser construction, and the Capital ship replacement programs."

"Also some comparisons of Federal expenditures include the Post Office outlays."

"The Cabinet members and heads of independent agencies have undertaken a searching inquiry into every branch of the Government as to methods by which economies may be brought about for the present fisc..."